In August 1971, “Columbia” label released the debut, self-titled New Riders of the Purple Sage album. It is the only band’s studio album to feature co-founder Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.It was recorded December 1970 – January 1971, at “Wally Heider Recording” in San Francisco, and was produced by John Dawson , David Nelson, Dave Torbert, Jerry Garcia and Spencer Dryden.
Personnel:
- John Dawson– vocals, acoustic guitar
- David Nelson– vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Dave Torbert– vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
- Jerry Garcia– pedal steel guitar, banjo
- Spencer Dryden– drums, percussion
- Mickey Hart– drums, percussion
- Commander Cody– piano
- Stephen Barncard– engineer, executive production
- Michael Ferguson, Alton Kelly– cover art
- Phil Lesh– executive production
- Ellen Burke – technician
Track listing:
All tracks by John Dawson.
- I Don’t Know You
- Whatcha Gonna Do
- Portland Woman
- Henry
- Dirty Business
- Glendale Train
- Garden of Eden
- All I Ever Wanted
- Last Lonely Eagle
- Louisiana Lady
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